Doctoral Student Programme 2027-1
Join an international research community at CERN to conduct your doctoral thesis in physics, engineering, or computing.
Best for:PhD candidates in physics, engineering, or computing seeking to conduct their thesis research at a world-leading research facility.
Overview
The CERN Doctoral Student Programme offers a unique opportunity for PhD candidates to conduct their research in a world-class scientific environment. Participants work alongside leading experts in applied physics, engineering, and computing to contribute to groundbreaking projects. The programme supports students for up to 36 months, facilitating collaboration between CERN and their home universities. Applicants are expected to be motivated, proactive, and capable of working effectively within a diverse, multicultural team.
What you'll do
- Conduct doctoral research in collaboration with CERN and your home university.
- Contribute to ongoing technical or scientific projects in applied physics, engineering, or computing.
- Document and present research findings as part of academic and project objectives.
- Collaborate with international teams of scientists, engineers, and technicians.
- Participate in the multidisciplinary research environment at CERN.
Requirements
Degree required: Currently enrolled in or about to start a doctoral programme at a university.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: Good knowledge of English or French.
Instruction: English and French
- Solid theoretical foundation in the chosen research area.
- Interest in practical applications of research.
- Proactive attitude towards learning and problem-solving.
- Effective communication skills for multicultural environments.
- Must be a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State.
- University must support the participation and agree that CERN research contributes to the PhD thesis.
- Field of study must align with CERN research areas.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-16
Submit your application through the official CERN careers portal. Ensure you have your CV and relevant academic documents ready for upload.
- CV
- Academic reference letter
- Academic transcript
Contact
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